Geography
Name the four land regions of Europe.
Northwest Mountains, North European Plain, Central Uplands, and the Alpine Mountain System
Why did King John agree to the Magna Carta?
He agreed to it instead of facing defeat in England's civil war.
Who were the monarchs and what did they do?
They were the supreme rulers (kings and queens) and they granted estates to the lords.
About how many people did the plague kill in Europe between 1347-1352?
The textbooks said between 1/4 - 1/3...The video even said as many as 2/3.
A woman who devoted herself to religion in the Christian Church was called....
A nun.
Which 3 of the land regions of Europe have mountains?
Northwest Mountains, Central Uplands, and the Alpine Mountain System
What happened to Charlemagne's kingdom after his death?
It fell apart.
Who was in charge of protecting the serfs?
The Lords
What series of roads were believed to have helped spread the plague?
The Silk Road
What is another word for a disease that spreads quickly over a wide area?
An epidemic
Describe the land on the Northwest Mountains? There are 3 descriptions total.
poor farming, steep slopes and thin soil
What made the English lords angry with King John?
They did not like that he ruled with more force than other kings did.
Name 2 things that the Knights were responsible for doing.
They were trained to fight on horseback and they followed a code of behavior called chivalry. They also received land from their lords.
How did people get goods from Asia?
They use a series of middlemen to transport goods.
Monks lived in this and it was considered the center of religion and education.
A monastery
Which land region has flat, rolling land?
North Eurpoean Plain
What happened right before civil war broke out in England?
King John lost an important battle against France.
What was the role of the serfs? What was the other name for the serfs?
They had to live on the land and farm it.
peasants
Most goods were available right on the manor, but if they weren't...where could the people go to purchase things?
At fairs
What is a guild?
A group of people united by a common interest.
Name the 2 land regions with steep slopes.
Nortwest Mountains and Alpine Mountain System
What was the Domesday book?
It was a book that recorded how many people lived in England in 1086.
Who gave military support other than the knights?
The lords did.
How many Crusades did the Christians in western Europe organize?
8
What is it called when a monk teaches his religion to people with different beliefs?
A missionary.